Prince William County police continued their search Tuesday afternoon for a man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier in the day outside a Manassas area grocery store.
The assailant is described as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, with chipped front teeth. He was wearing blue jeans, white sneakers and an orange baseball hat.
The victim, who police did not identify, was flown to an area hospital. Information about the severity of his injuries was not available Tuesday.
Police responded to a report of a shooting in progress at Global Food, 10320 Festival Lane in the Manassas area, shortly before noon Tuesday, Prince William County police spokeswoman, Officer Erika Hernandez said.
The victim was approached on the sidewalk in front of the store, Hernandez said.
The men exchanged words but police are unsure if the men had been arguing or just talking before the shooting, Hernandez said.
One of the men, who was carrying a handgun, shot the other and left the scene in a dark colored SUV, Hernandez said.
Tuesday afternoon, the sidewalk and parking lot in front of Global Food was blocked off with yellow police caution tape as police continued their investigation.
“The reason for the shooting is unknown right now,” Hernandez said outside the store Tuesday afternoon.
No further information was available Tuesday.
Staff writer Amanda Stewart can be reached at 703-878-8014.
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